About the Role
The Gauteng Division of the High Court is seeking a diligent Typist to join their team in Johannesburg. This essential role involves typing court orders, legal documents, and judgments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court protocols. As a Typist, you will play a vital part in the public service, contributing to the smooth operation of the judicial process, which directly impacts the lives of individuals and the community. Your work will help maintain the integrity of the legal system and ensure that justice is served efficiently.
Every day, you will collaborate closely with judges and legal professionals, contributing to a transparent and effective judicial environment in Gauteng. This position is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to support the rule of law and uphold the principles of democracy in South Africa. By ensuring that all court documents are prepared accurately and promptly, you will help facilitate a fair and just legal process for all citizens.
About the Department
The Gauteng Division of the High Court serves as a crucial pillar of the South African justice system. It is responsible for hearing significant cases and ensuring that justice is administered fairly and properly. The court’s mandate includes upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights of all citizens. Working in this department means being part of an institution that values integrity, accountability, and service excellence in the public sector.
Joining the Gauteng Division of the High Court not only offers a career in the legal field but also provides the chance to make a meaningful difference in society. Your contributions will enhance the accessibility and efficiency of the court system, ultimately helping to strengthen the rule of law in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Type a variety of court orders, documents, and reports to support judicial processes.
- Ensure all typed documents adhere to the required formats and guidelines.
- Communicate with judges and legal professionals to clarify and amend documents as needed.
- Maintain and organize court rolls, ensuring timely distribution to relevant parties.
- Provide counter services, assisting the legal fraternity and public with document requests.
- Compile and submit relevant orders and judgments to stakeholders efficiently.
- Record and manage statistics related to typing work for monthly reporting.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 certificate or an NQF Level 4 qualification recognized by SAQA.
- No prior experience is required; however, relevant experience will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and public service regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing skills (minimum 35 words per minute).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure with a focus on client service and attention to detail.
- Attributes such as integrity, flexibility, teamwork, and personal motivation are essential.
How to Apply
Applications can be sent via email to the provided address below.
Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a Grade twelve (12) certificate or NQF level four (4) qualification as recognised by SAQA.No experience required.
one (1) year relevant experience will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the legal terminology, court procedures, rules and environment.
Counter services, filing system, Case- flow management, understanding of legislative governing the Public Service (Batho Pele & PSR).
Skilled in computer literacy (Microsoft Office), typing (speed 35 words per minute, dictaphone typing, problem-solving, communications (written and verbal), time management.
Along with the following attributes: Ability to work under pressure, client orientation, customer focus, resilience, honesty, integrity, flexibility, personal motivation, creative thinking, reliability, ability to work in a team, accuracy and attention to detail.
Job Duties
Type court orders, court documents and reports, type the court orders and relevant court documents in line with endorsement on front of court file, typing of appeals, reviews, memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness statements, taxing master reports, type Rule 6(12) orders and make available in terms of the rule, ensure that orders are typed in the correct format and provided to the registrar for checking, ensure that corrections to orders are done in line with the registrar’s instruction, ensure that all incorrect court orders and court documents are reported to the supervisor, type judgments, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing files, attend to requests from Legal fraternity and public, type court orders, judgments from judges in format provided (Dictaphone, written notes), make amendments on judgments as per judges’ request/instruction, audit format of judgment, type urgent applications, type apostilles and authentication and J349 for the public and others in accordance with the rule and format, and delivering to general office.Compile term roll, week roll and un/opposed motion roll and maintain registers, draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazette terms, type opposed and unopposed motion court roll in terms of the required format inserting the judges’ names, type supplementary rolls, communicate roll to registrars and Judge Presidents Office, ensure consecutive numbering and that files are categorized, compile and submit relevant orders and judgments to relevant stakeholders, check Index Statistics SA forms and a copy of divorce order and forward Statistics SA, ensure that copy of Divorce orders is forwarded to Home Affairs Head Office, send Advocates enrolment orders to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, sent all judgments provided to the typing unit, in the required format, to the elected person (for reporting purposes on Saflii).
Communicate court rolls to stakeholders through electronic mail, develop and maintain court rolls register, provide administrative support, scan, save draft orders and record work in register for monthly statistics.
